Capital markets

Lower interest rates are just one of many factors weighing on the $1.7 trillion market for private debt.

Large exchanges argue some of the changes could make it more costly for them to offer rebates to brokers in return for order flow.

Fintech startup Intelligent Alpha has launched a chatbot-powered ETF that claims to harness the investment brainpower of Warren Buffett, David Tepper, and more.

New offering would allow advisors to connect with more than 20 external asset managers.

The proposed changes, including to brokers' "payment for order flow" practices, laregly come in response to frenzied trading in so-called meme stocks.

The offering comes amid a slowdown in large insitutional investors' funding of private credit and equity.

The proposal seeks to mirror similar funds used by Norway, Kuwait and Abu Dhabi to support national interests in technology, energy and other industries.

Floating rate deals could spell the end of a golden age for direct lending.

The deal marks the fourth purchase for CW Advisors since a private equity firm bought a majority stake in it last year.

Financial advisors have built companies that are attractive to investors. But if they face challenges, experts say they can solve them without letting go of their firms.